A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 381960 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 381993 epoch_slot_no: 14793 block_no: 381941 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-21 07:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4c981707f5a7839933a76e9dd1d4937a6e8dcfdde3d9fd8b00e2b7e91892071Block Operator
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